Cook_NE-TX_602-Lodge

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM

About the role

Cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.

Responsibilities

• Food Cooking and Serving (50%)
  • Cooks and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
  • Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled.
  • Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.
  • Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory to meet the needs of the kitchen; informs supervisor if inventory is low so they may make orders and food purchases; drives to pick up food donations.
  • Receives, receipts, and stores food donations and food orders.
• Kitchen Cleaning (50%)
  • Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances.
  • Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations.
  • Receives and stocks foods, beverages, and supplies in an orderly and safe manner.
  • Stores, refrigerates, and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates.
  • Washes, dries, and stores pots, pans, plates, glasses, cups, bowls, and utensils.
  • Sweeps and mops kitchen and vacuums dining room floors; empties trash cans.
  • Cleans refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Supervises volunteers and community service workers as needed.
  • Assists with seasonal program events as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • One-year experience cooking food for large groups, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Certifications
  • Valid State Driver’s License
  • Food Handler’s Certificate (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
• Physical Requirements
  • Ability to meet attendance requirements.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
  • Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.
  • Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
  • Duties are performed standing and requires squatting, climbing, bending, and walking.
  • Extensive physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying heavy objects (up to 75 lbs.) frequently.
• Working Conditions

  Work will normally be performed in a kitchen environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in temperature.

Skills

• Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of effective cleaning and sanitizing practices including proper safety precautions.
• Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.
• Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner.
• Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

Materials and Equipment

• General Cleaning Tools
• General Kitchen Equipment
• Stoves
• Freezers
• Refrigerators

Pay

Hourly

Schedule

Job Start Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024